Monthly Archive for April, 2010

I’m typing this post from my lawn chair outside the Walnut Creek , California Apple store where I am waiting for the iPad to go on sale tomorrow.   OK,  not really, I’m actually at home sitting on my couch with my feet up and an adult beverage at my side.

All kidding aside, a few people have emailed asking me if I am planning on buying an iPad.   I am not planning on it (at least immediately), although when I saw the screen shots of ForeFlight Mobile 3 HD on the iPad I suddenly felt the urge to order one on the spot (talk about cool!).    As tempting as I find the iPad, I already have an iPhone and several other PCs, so I just can’t put it into the need column right now.   Although, I suspect that as more applications for the iPad are released, I will find its allure harder and harder to resist.

All this being said, I’ve already begun the work need to track and filter apps by platform (iPhone/iPod or iPad).  I know I’ve mentioned it before but I’ve been working on a categorization scheme and filter (yeah I know, you’ll believe when you see it) and the plan is to launch the platform filter at the same time.   While the database work is complete, I’ve had to bring in some technical assistance to help with the increasingly complex database structure and associated queries.   So when will you see it?   As soon as possible is all I will say.

If you are planning on purchasing an iPad, just keep in mind that the version of the iPad that has 3G connectivity and GPS won’t be released until late April.  I suspect most aviators will be waiting for that version, I know I would.

So, are you getting an iPad?